Bring Invoicing
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect FreshBooks to VS Code Copilot and start using all 12 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the FreshBooks MCP Server?
Connect your FreshBooks account to any AI agent to automate your small business accounting, invoicing, and client management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). FreshBooks is the leading cloud-based accounting software designed for small businesses and self-employed professionals. This MCP server enables you to manage your clients, track invoice statuses, and retrieve financial summaries directly through natural conversation.
Key Features
- Client Management — List and search for clients, fetch detailed profiles, and maintain full context of your customer relationships.
- Invoice Lifecycle — Track sales invoices across all states (Sent, Paid, Overdue) and retrieve detailed line-item metadata.
- Expense Oversight — Monitor recorded business expenses and categorize them for better financial tracking.
- Payment History — Retrieve a list of all payments received to ensure your cash flow is accurately monitored.
- Project & Task Tracking — Access projects, tasks, and time entries to see how they impact your billing and productivity.
- User Identity — Fetch global user profile and identity details to ensure you are working in the correct account context.
- Financial Insights — Access high-level metadata for your specific FreshBooks business account instantly.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server through the Vinkius Marketplace
- Enter your FreshBooks Account ID and Access Token (found in your Dashboard and App settings)
- Start managing your business finances from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Small Business Owners — quickly check invoice statuses or client data without manual dashboard navigation.
- Accountants & Bookkeepers — automate the retrieval of billing histories and payment records via simple AI commands.
- Freelancers — track projects, tasks, and time entries while focused on delivery in your primary workspace.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Get business info
Get client metadata
Get invoice metadata
Get user identity
List projects
List clients
List categories
List tracked expenses
List sales invoices
List invoice payments
List tasks
List time logs
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings FreshBooks data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
FreshBooks in VS Code Copilot
Why run FreshBooks with Vinkius?
The FreshBooks connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 12 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect FreshBooks using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
FreshBooks and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect FreshBooks to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
FreshBooks for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and FreshBooks is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get an Access Token for FreshBooks?
You can find your Access Token in your FreshBooks application settings or by creating a Personal Access Token in the FreshBooks Developer Portal.
Where do I find my FreshBooks Account ID?
Your Account ID is the unique number visible in your browser's URL bar immediately after '/portal/' when you are logged into FreshBooks.
Can I see if a specific invoice has been paid?
Yes! Use the 'get_invoice_details' tool and provide the Invoice ID. The agent will return the current status, including whether it is 'Sent', 'Paid', or 'Overdue'.
Is time tracking data accessible via the agent?
Yes, the 'list_time_entries' tool allows you to retrieve all time tracking logs for your business, keeping your project productivity in view.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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